OUTKris Letang
D PIT
Sat 4/20/24 2:08 AM

Letang will get a second opinion to determine whether he'll need surgery to address his undisclosed injuries, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although Letang was evidently banged up down the stretch, he appeared in all 82 games for Pittsburgh this season, racking up 10 goals and 51 points. Another update on the veteran blueliner's status should surface if it's determined he'll require surgery.

OUTKris Letang
D PIT
Thu 4/18/24 12:17 PM

Letang told reporters he was "dealing with some stuff" during the final weeks of the season, per Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
EDGE Analysis
Letang was still able to play but did have a handful of maintenance days along the way. Despite being banged up, the veteran blueliner still managed 10 points in his last 11 contests, reaching the 50-point threshold for the seventh time in his NHL career. With Erik Karlsson on the roster, Letang was a relative non-factor with the man advantage this year, earning just five power-play points, something fantasy players will have to factor into their decisions heading into 2024-25.

OUTKris Letang
D PIT
Fri 4/12/24 9:54 AM

Letang scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-5 overtime victory against Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Letang has recorded a point in seven of his last eight contests, tallying a combined two goals, seven assists and 13 shots while averaging 25:20 of ice time. While the blueliner's production with the man advantage has dropped off, he has topped his point total from last year with 50 points in 79 contests.

OUTKris Letang
D PIT
Mon 4/1/24 11:11 PM

Letang notched two assists and one shot on net during Monday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Letang led all Pittsburgh skaters with 25:28 of ice time and added two helpers as the Penguins have gained at least one point in six straight games. He is now on a modest three-game point streak, producing four assists over that span. The 36-year-old defenseman is still plays first-pairing minutes and can be relied on to produce on the scoresheet, as he's up to 45 points through 74 contests this season.

OUTKris Letang
D PIT
Fri 3/29/24 2:08 PM

Letang recorded a power-play assist in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Letang may be mired in a 10-game goal drought, but he's found ways to contribute with four assists, including two with the man advantage, 18 shots and 17 hits over that stretch. While the veteran blueliner is over the 40-point threshold for the seventh straight year, his power-play numbers have dipped dramatically with just five compared to last season's 21.

OUTKris Letang
D PIT
Wed 2/28/24 1:30 AM

Letang produced an assist, five shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Letang has picked up seven points over his last six games. The defenseman reached the 30-assist mark Tuesday with his secondary helper on Lars Eller's game-tying goal in the third period. Letang is up to 37 points, 117 shots on net, 101 hits, 91 blocked shots, 52 PIM and a plus-16 rating through 56 outings overall. He has just three power-play points, but he's been solid in just about every other area for fantasy purposes.

OUTKris Letang
D PIT
Mon 2/26/24 11:50 AM

Letang scored the game-winning goal and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 7-6 victory over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran blueliner produced his second straight multi-point performance, snapping a scoring slump that had seen Letang cobble together just one goal and six points over his prior 16 contests. Sunday's helper was only his third power-play point of the season, as the addition of Erik Karlsson to the Penguins' lineup has left Letang in danger of failing to score in double digits with the man advantage for the first time since 2009-10.

OUTKris Letang
D PIT
Thu 2/22/24 10:46 PM

Letang scored a pair of goals in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Montreal.
EDGE Analysis
Letang got Pittsburgh on the board midway through the first period, beating Cayden Primeau with a wrister through traffic to tie the game 1-1. The 36-year-old blueliner added an empty-netter in the final frame to seal the Penguins 4-1 win. It's Letang's first multi-point game since Jan. 4 -- he came into Thursday with just one goal and three points in his last 11 contests. Overall, Letang has 34 points (six goals, 28 assists) through 54 games this season.

OUTKris Letang
D PIT
Thu 2/15/24 11:22 PM

Letang notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Letang set up Bryan Rust for the empty-netter while the Penguins were on the penalty kill. With just two points over his last nine games, Letang has been in a bit of a quiet stretch. The 36-year-old blueliner is at 31 points (two on the power play, one shorthanded), 104 shots on net, 90 hits, 83 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating through 51 outings this season.

OUTKris Letang
D PIT
Wed 2/14/24 11:54 AM

Letang (undisclosed) will be in the lineup versus the Panthers on Wednesday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Letang left practice for precautionary reasons Monday but appears to be no worse for wear, as the Penguins will be using their full complement of defensemen Wednesday. The veteran blueliner has hit a rough patch offensively with just one point in his last seven games but continues to feature on the top power-play unit ahead of Erik Karlsson.